Paxton on Porn

AG signs amicus brief against Exxxotica show in Dallas

"...Attorney General Ken Paxton. Not only is he defending Texas’ restrictive and oppressive reproductive rights, redistricting, and voter ID..."

April 15, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Billpocalypse!

Bills start dying as sine die draws near; schools get new A-F grading system; and more

"...It's called billpocalypse. The 122nd day of any Texas legislative session is the last day for the House..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

Budget fight on the horizon, GOP leadership spat, TMF thwarts anti-choice measures, and more

"...February was a bleak time for Rep. Trey Martinez..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...but when, an out-of-control, California-sized wildfire could ravage Central Texas...."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Compassionate Cultivation prepares to serve epilepsy patients

"...stayed put and hoped that one day deeply conservative Texas would see the light. Thankfully for Elliot and the..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Making Reuse Mainstream

Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks

"...evidence of a successful reuse operation – Goodwill Central Texas keeps 81% of the donations it receives out of..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Study: Less Contraception, More Medicaid Births After Planned Parenthood Ban

Where contraception access is strained, Medicaid births rise

"...When Texas legislators crafted the Women’s Health Program in 2005 their..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

TCAD Challenge Moves to Court

Mayor announces next stage of appraisal fight

"...the Travis Central Appraisal District, commercial property owners, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, challenging the property appraisal system as..."

Aug. 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...The smell eventually faded away, and by March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that no new lakes..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Whole Woman’s Health Reopens

Reproductive health provider sees 40 patients on first days back in business

"...state's abortion clinics, WWH shuttered due to the state Legislature's draconian 2013 anti-choice package law, House Bill 2...."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...1971, Crow was at the founding meeting of the Texas Women's Political Caucus, along with Ann Richards and Barbara..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Naked City

"...The third special-called session of the 79th Legislature commences Monday with returning legislators meeting to consider the..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...– but the booming economy enjoyed by the Central Texas region over the last several years has begun to..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...claiming the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt Texas business;..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

The AggreGAYtor: May 20

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Another anti-gay bill slides off the Texas Legislature’s docket...."

May 20, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...Bill 4105, effectively a ban on gay marriage in Texas, died because the clock ran out. This morning, in..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: April 29

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...not so bad being a trans staffer at the Texas Legislature...."

April 29, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Lege Stirs Into Action

And the member shuffle continues

"...356 measures from the House. The 84th session of the Texas Legislature may not formally kick off until Jan. 13, 2015,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark suit, with a trimmed beard, appearing..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Prop 7 Surprise

"...the Chronicle. It provided information on why CPPP, RAISE Texas, and many other local and state groups believe that..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Postmarks

Abbott Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood

Texas GOP jump to attack PP after sting videos surface

"...As if Texas lawmakers have not done enough to eviscerate Planned Parenthood,..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...No formal City Council meeting this week, though the..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...me? That memory doesn't want to go away." The Texas Hammer..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...Conundrum one: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has one 140-day regular legislative session,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Budget Deal Evicts Planned Parenthood From Cancer Program

Under new budget deal, Planned Parenthood ousted from life-saving cancer program

"...like the San Marcos-based Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, would have also been hit hard under the original..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Jade Helm and Tinfoil Hats

Abbott, Cruz, Jade Helm, and the death of the sane GOP

"...federal special forces training operation taking place partially in Texas, logic has long been sacrificed...."

May 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines

School finance debate heats up, HHSC consolidation on hold?, and more

"...Texas schools are in feeble fiscal shape. In case you..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Under Construction

As the session begins, continuity and inexperience are the major questions

"...Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, the 84th Legislature enters uncertain territory, with new leadership and an unclear..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Governor Oops! Again

Perry's vision of Texas rests on willful blindness

"..."My fellow Texans," declaimed Gov. Rick Perry to the Legislature, "it is my pleasure to report that the state..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...released new redistricting maps for the southwest quadrant of Texas on Friday to remedy violations of the Voting Rights..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

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